Bouillabaisse, Simplified Recipe

Name: Bouillabaisse, Simplified
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed; 1 large onion, peeled and sliced; 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced; 1 large pinch saffron, soaked in 2 tablespoons orange juice for 10 minutes (optional); 1 strip orange zest; 1 (14-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, in juice; 6 cups seafood stock (sold at most fish markets) or clam juice; Some or all of the following seafood (ask your fish seller for enough to serve 4 to 6 people): halibut, cod, tilapia, or snapper (in large chunks); shell-on large shrimp or lump crabmeat; clams or …; 1 bunch Italian parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1 large onion, peeled and sliced
1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 large pinch saffron, soaked in 2 tablespoons orange juice for 10 minutes (optional)
1 strip orange zest
1 (14-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, in juice
6 cups seafood stock (sold at most fish markets) or clam juice
Some or all of the following seafood (ask your fish seller for enough to serve 4 to 6 people): halibut, cod, tilapia, or snapper (in large chunks); shell-on large shrimp or lump crabmeat; clams or mussels
1 bunch Italian parsley, chopped

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Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat.
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Add the garlic, onion, and fennel and saut until just brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
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Add the saffron (if using), orange zest, tomatoes, and stock or clam juice.
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Bring to a boil and cook until the vegetables are tender and the liquid is reduced by half, about 20 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium and add the fish (but not shellfish).
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Cook for about 2 minutes.
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Add any clams, mussels, and shrimp.
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Simmer until the shells just begin to open, about 4 minutes more.
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Add any crabmeat.
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Cook until all shells have opened, the shrimp is pink and curled, and the fish flakes easily, about 2 minutes.
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Serve from the pot, sprinkled with the parsley and topped with crusty bread and a dollop of rouille.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed, 1 large onion, peeled and sliced, 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Bouillabaisse, Simplified falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bouillabaisse, Simplified

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